Tribal nations and Urban Indian Health Organizations will receive $6.5 million in one-time grants for behavioral health services in Native American communities, the Governor’s Office announced Wednesday.
The Behavioral Health System for Future Generations Commission recommended the investment, the latest allocation of $300 million in funding to support behavioral health and developmental disabilities systems in Montana.
The Montana Consortium for Urban Indian Health promotes the health and well-being of American Indians and Alaskan Natives in urban areas. It is dedicated to supporting Urban Indian Organizations in their mission to deliver healthcare services to these communities across Montana.
The Montana Consortium for Urban Indian Health was founded in 2021 and is the second consortium in the nation with five member organizations, according to a spokesperson: All Nations Health Center (Missoula), Indian Family Health Clinic (Great Falls), Butte Native Wellness Center, Billings Urban Indian Health and Wellness Center, and Helena Indian Alliance.
The news release noted the $300 million investment was “a central component” of the governor’s budget, and in 2023, he signed House Bill 872, which allocated the funds.
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